this is a page of lessons learned from episodes of steven universe

42. winter forecast
	do the right thing even if it means less fun in the short term
	the right thing may lead to situations you may have never imagined
	even better than the fun you missed in the short term

43. maximum capacity
	dont be a hoarder
	special keepsakes can be important
	careful of things that make it feel like the whole world disappears
	and the people that routinely bring you to those things

44. marble madness
	there is usually a better option than acting out of fear
	to know the unknown ask
	to understand something watch it
	sometimes there are consequences to being nice and optimistic

45. roses scabbard
	love is a strong emotion
	it comes in all shapes and sizes and faces and forms
	its worth sharing love whenever possible
	its worth getting to know people better

46. open book
	dont say things to please other people
	speak from the heart
	be vulnerable and show your true self

47. shirt club
	sometimes showing people what you mean via reflection is powerful
	most art probably means the most to the person that brought it into being
	forget what other people think

48. story for steven
	confidence and centeredness help you flow.
	knowing what you want is hard, but powerful.

49. the message
	greg learns to trust himself and help out where he can.
	garnet appreciates his contribution and thanks him.
	greg cries.
	steven plays it cool in the face of bad news again.

	it's okay to love the work you know and do.
	stay true to you.  its nice when you are needed and can help.

50. political power
	sometimes we hide things from other people that might make them worry 
	because we love and care about them
	its better to tell them the truth and keep them on the same page
	they can probably handle it.

51. the return
	help your friends in the face of danger
	even if they dont think you can do it
	dont be afraid to face your enemies
	even the most powerful of enemies have weakness

52. joy ride
	always offer a hand to those in need
	stable relationships are more than the sum of their parts
	'i know you think im not sometin your afraid of
	cause you think that you seen what im made of
	i am even more than the two of them
	everything they care about is what i am
	i am their fury i am their patience 
	i am a conversation
	i am made of love
	and its stronger than you'
	bad relationship can feel like chains dragging you into the ocean

2.1. full disclosure
	don't hide scary things (that happened to you) from people to protect them
	especially if you really want to be friends with them
	even the scariest story will wear off with time.
	everything will go back to the way it was in time.

2.2. joy ride
	everyone has heavy stuff to deal with
	every once in a while give your self some time to goof off and have fun
	even if that gets you in trouble
	you have to forgive yourself
	dont be too hard on your self or strict with yourself

2.3. say uncle
	its wrong to hate on people just because youve never met anyone like them before
	or because youre afraid of them or you think their weird
	emotional clarity is key
	non-sequential reality is fun

2.4. love letters
	'love at first sight doesnt exist.  it takes time and effort to develop love.
	you have to at least know the person.'
	its better to tell someone that you dont like them up front than to let them down easier later on
	dont reinterpret words as a messenger
	dont let lovesickness get you down

2.5. reformed
	no one can tell you how you are supposed to present yourself
	only you know how you look
	and you know because it's what feels right.

2.6. sworn to the sword
	fight with the ones you love, not for them
	never make yourself feel like they are everything and you are nothing
	self-sacrifice isn't a healthy mindset

2.11. cry for help
	never lie or trick someone you love
	especially in order to get closer to them
	that is called being manipulative

2.12. keystone motel
	'there will come a day when you learn to appreciate all pizza'
	sometimes you cant do the right thing even if you know what it is
	emotions need to be processed - felt, expressed, and moved

2.13. onion friend
	the unfamiliar can be uncomfortable
	but working through that can be rewarding
	its important to have someone to be able to talk to
	someone who can help you through

2.14. historical friction
	humans have flaws
	no one wants to hear a story about 
	a hero who never struggles

2.15. friend ship
	there isnt always something you can do to fix a relation
	or make everything better
	or make everything go back to the way it was
	sometimes you just need to be strong
	and not give up2.15. friend ship
		there isnt always something you can do to fix a relation
		or make everything better
		or make everything go back to the way it was
		sometimes you just need to be strong
		and not give up

2.16. nightmare hospital
	no living double lives
	tell your loved ones what youre up to
	make peace with the discrepancies in expectation of what life is like
	love is stronger than mismatched perspective
	love is what keeps us together

2.17. sadies song
	let people bloom on their own
	you can't force a flowers shape
	or a butterflys pattern
	nor a persons appearance
	or performance
	it has to come from within

2.18. catch and release
	inprisonment is unwise
	every soul has a story to tell

2.19. when it rains
	making peace is about trust
	and treating each other well
	there are many wonders in the world
	share them with each other

2.20. back to the barn
	social heirarchies exist
	they are fabricated and farse
	test any assumptions about class or caste
	and break them if they prove false
	spoiler: they're all false

2.21. too far
	everyone has preferences
	everyone has flaws
	people can be sensitive to hearing about their flaws or preferences
	be careful about those subjects
	and if you cross a boundary
	apologize and connect

2.22. the answer
	love

	i am crying
	i really want to fuse with someone
	but fusion cannot be forced
	or tricked
	or understood
	or guaranteed
	maybe

	it seems like something that may never come
	and then it does
	and then its gone

	it is something to celebrate and be in
	wholeheartedly dedicated
	it is not something to play around with
	even if the dance is exhilarating
	and wonderful and pleasurable

2.23. stevens birthday
	we all grow at our own pace
	real friendship is about wanting to hang no matter what
	be you

2.24. it couldve been great
	thought patterns can be deeply engrained
	and may take a lot of work to erase
	lion can teleport to the moon
	its important to be mischevous once in a while
	playful too

2.25. message recieved
	always speak from the heart
	even if it means going against your superiors
	or doing something scary
	or wrong

	patience with others is such a virtue
	especially others who seek your destruction
	or see no value in you
	patience and trust and support can build friendship

2.26. log date 7-15-2
	peoples personal lives may contain much more than what they showon the surface
	exploration is important
	seek the unfamiliar
	and learn how you unfold within it

3.1. super watermelon island
	even the small frys can help in a battle of goliaths
	its possible to lead the fearful to bravery
	love is a source of power

3.2. gem drill
	talk it out
	have others in your best interest
	empathy is love

3.3. same old world
	everything changes
	
3.15. alone at sea
	consent is important
	state your boundaries
	loud and clear
	you dont need a boat to see how beautiful the ocean is

3.16. greg the babysitter
	little humans and big humans are the same thing
	we get to choose who we are in every moment of our lives
	always changing and growing
	growing up is something we have to choose to do

3.17. gem hunt
	in the face of adversity keep yourself cheerful
	call for help if you need it
	survival doesnt always taste good

3.18. crack the whip
	you cant practice for something that you dont know
	in the heat of battle go with the flow

3.19. steven vs amethyst
	dont be hard on yourself
	it just makes it easier to be hard on yourself

3.20. bismuth
	its not worth keeping a difficult secret
	killing is not the answer
	power is not the answer

3.22. beta

4.4. mindful education
	you have to be honest about how things feel
	its the only way to move on
	
4.11. Steven's Dream
	it is important to be able to answer your own questions
	but there is a reason for the saying:
		curiosity killed the cat
	adventures have ups and downs.

4.12. adventures in light distortion
	highly emotional situations can lead to rushing
	rushing is dangerous and risky.
	its scary to be alone.

4.20. room for ruby
	everyone learns at their own speed
	its okay to take your time
	there is no rush

4.21. lion 4
	we are just supposed to be
		us
	humans being
	we dont necessarily have a destiny